timeandspace11 wrote:Judging from craigslist that certainly sounds possible. Are you going to actually try and sign a contract? Isnt it a bit early?

I don't plan on signing anything until the end of this month at the earliest. I just wanted to get down there and get a general feel/idea where I want to live. It is only a couple hour drive for me so its not a huge inconvenience.

During my tour, they highlight Hyde Park as a great place for Law School students. Some students stay a bit more away like at the Triangle (apartments there), but that is a bit of a drive.

A decent amount of students live at the Triangle. It's ~2.5 miles away from the school and a 5-10 minute drive.

BigZuck wrote:Doesn't driving to campus become quite expensive though? Parking is kind of a pain and permits aren't cheap, right? Or is it still cheaper than living closer?

Parking was a pain even on my few hour visit. I'm sure folks who know it know the secrets and get permits or whatever, but the weather in Austin was SO INCREDIBLY NICE that it was great to walk around. Many of the hyde park homes are on a bus route (again from the tour guide), so that is a an option. The Triangle area has some nice restaurants around it.

StylinNProfilin wrote:Thats interesting and sad to hear, I really loved the huge drop in the class size last year. Wonder if they'll be able to maintain their 167 median?

probably not...seen a bunch of 166 acceptances (including yours truly). i think it'll slip a point. they did a great job last year by dropping class sizes and maintaining 167.

Yeah I agree, looking at the acceptances on LSN this year there appears to be lower LSAT/GPAs being admitted then previous years. It'll be interesting to see where the medians end up for the top schools with the drop in applicants.

StylinNProfilin wrote:Thats interesting and sad to hear, I really loved the huge drop in the class size last year. Wonder if they'll be able to maintain their 167 median?

probably not...seen a bunch of 166 acceptances (including yours truly). i think it'll slip a point. they did a great job last year by dropping class sizes and maintaining 167.

Yeah I agree, looking at the acceptances on LSN this year there appears to be lower LSAT/GPAs being admitted then previous years. It'll be interesting to see where the medians end up for the top schools with the drop in applicants.

Well, I can't speak for GPAs, but LSATs have been generally lower in the past few tests, correct?

BigZuck wrote:Doesn't driving to campus become quite expensive though? Parking is kind of a pain and permits aren't cheap, right? Or is it still cheaper than living closer?

When I was in undergrad , permits for the parking garages ran around $500 for the year. You could get parking for the C lots for around $100 but those lots would fill up really fast so you didnt have a guaranteed spot. I bet its more expensive now, since that was 4 years ago.

JXander wrote:So today I spoke to a 2L at the firm in which I work here in Austin. He said that prospects for getting into TX are very high all across the board. Apparently, the rumor is that the Dean is making Admissions make the incoming class a minimum of 350 students. Rejoice, my fellow splitters.

Interesting...I wonder if a reverse splitter like me (164/3.82) will have a shot. Here's to hoping!

If your softs are strong enough, I think you'll be okay. When did you submit?

To all apartment seekers...Provided my interview goes well and I am accepted, I may stay in my apartment in Austin and will be in need of a roommate. I live about 15 minutes from the school (30 minutes with traffic). Nothing is final right now of course, but if you would like any details, feel free to PM me.

Do you know what apartments are dog friendly?? In case the interview goes well my number one priority is my dog ahha

timeandspace11 wrote:Judging from craigslist that certainly sounds possible. Are you going to actually try and sign a contract? Isnt it a bit early?

I don't plan on signing anything until the end of this month at the earliest. I just wanted to get down there and get a general feel/idea where I want to live. It is only a couple hour drive for me so its not a huge inconvenience.

During my tour, they highlight Hyde Park as a great place for Law School students. Some students stay a bit more away like at the Triangle (apartments there), but that is a bit of a drive.

A decent amount of students live at the Triangle. It's ~2.5 miles away from the school and a 5-10 minute drive.

JXander wrote:So today I spoke to a 2L at the firm in which I work here in Austin. He said that prospects for getting into TX are very high all across the board. Apparently, the rumor is that the Dean is making Admissions make the incoming class a minimum of 350 students. Rejoice, my fellow splitters.

Interesting...I wonder if a reverse splitter like me (164/3.82) will have a shot. Here's to hoping!

If your softs are strong enough, I think you'll be okay. When did you submit?

To all apartment seekers...Provided my interview goes well and I am accepted, I may stay in my apartment in Austin and will be in need of a roommate. I live about 15 minutes from the school (30 minutes with traffic). Nothing is final right now of course, but if you would like any details, feel free to PM me.

Do you know what apartments are dog friendly?? In case the interview goes well my number one priority is my dog ahha

Post West Austin is pretty close to campus (45th and MoPac) and super duper dog-friendly. They have two courtyards, a dog run in the back and a big open field across the street (although that may be turned into a grocery store soon). One of the leasing managers also owns a golden and is training her to be a therapy dog.

ndel21 wrote:Do you know what apartments are dog friendly?? In case the interview goes well my number one priority is my dog ahha

The Mosaic (where I live) and the Triangle are dog-friendly -- along with a bunch of other places. It's Austin, after all. We take our dog out all the time. He particularly enjoys the walks to Contigo, which is a great place for a happy hour drink or a casual din, and trips to Crown & Anchor and Rainey St., especially the new sausage place where they make their own dog sausages.